2005-2009 Itasca Ellipse, Itasca Meridian and others recall: hydraulic power assist system

Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 19, 2008. It covers about 1,699 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,699
reported: May 19, 2008
related complaints: 1

Steering: hydraulic power assist system

What is wrong: Winnebago is recalling 1,699 my 2005-2009 winnebago journey, tour and itasca meridian and ellipse motor homes built on the freightliner xc chassis. The chassis contains steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
Risk: Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or winnebago at 1‑641‑585‑3535.

Recall number 08V223000

Affected vehicles

Itasca Ellipse 2005-2009 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Itasca Meridian 2005-2009 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Winnebago Journey 2005-2009 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Winnebago Tour 2005-2009 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.

2006 Itasca Ellipse 2007 Itasca Ellipse 2008 Itasca Ellipse 2009 Itasca Ellipse 2006 Itasca Meridian 2007 Itasca Meridian 2008 Itasca Meridian 2009 Itasca Meridian 2006 Winnebago Journey 2007 Winnebago Journey 2008 Winnebago Journey 2009 Winnebago Journey

Questions about recall 08V223000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2009 Itasca Ellipse, Itasca Meridian and others hydraulic power assist system?

Yes. Recall 08V223000, reported on May 19, 2008, covers about 1,699 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V223000?

Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or winnebago at 1‑641‑585‑3535.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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